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Rail News: February 2019
February 28
Passenger RailPATH adds Sprint to complete cellphone service coverage Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNTSB: Broken axle led to CN coal train derailment Read More »
Passenger RailMTA adjusts fares, tolls as part of reforms Read More »
PeopleASLRRA names Oelsner AVP data and technology Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF unveils capex projects for Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit to restore full service of Atlantic City Rail Line in May Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic down a bit in Week 8 Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak to provide matching funds for Southwest Chief route Read More »
February 27
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from RailWorks, Cubic, TRIG, STV, Sassar and KAI (Feb. 27) Read More »
Passenger RailWSDOT, Sound Transit to expand small business mentoring program Read More »
Passenger RailCap Metro inks contractor to build downtown Austin station Read More »
Passenger RailLIRR trains collide after car drives around lowered gates Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF unveils $105 million capex plan for Montana Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationRail groups ask Congress to oppose lifting truck weight, size limits Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsWatco announces Roach's retirement, changes at Chicago Ferro Terminal Read More »
Passenger RailNew York's Cuomo, de Blasio propose restructuring of MTA Read More »
February 26
Passenger RailRegional Transportation District rebrands microtransit service Read More »
LaborUE announces strike at former GE locomotive plant in Pennsylvania Read More »
Passenger RailLA Metro expands bike share network Read More »
PeopleTTCI hires Moreira to direct business development Read More »
IntermodalPort of Long Beach closes rail crossing to improve operations Read More »
SafetyGeorgia DOT partners with railroads to add grade crossing signage Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA, TransLink ready new commuter-rail stations Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF posts revenue, income growth in 2018 Read More »
February 25
Passenger RailTutor Perini to take on major LA Metro station, NYC signal system projects Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA resumes construction of Green Line light-rail extension Read More »
Passenger RailMTA calls for more funding following NYC subway performance improvement Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF slates $175 million for capex projects in Washington Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsUnited Rail acquires New England Southern Railroad Read More »
SecuritySecure Rail adds Dierkx to conference speaker lineup Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit, Amtrak wrap up early construction of Portal North Bridge replacement Read More »
M&AWabtec, GE Transportation complete merger Read More »
February 22
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec, BBM Railway, Trinity, SightLogix, Alstom and Shimmick (Feb. 22) Read More »
Passenger RailRocky Mountaineer named a top employer in British Columbia Read More »
PeopleCuomo nominates former FRA leader Feinberg to MTA board Read More »
High-Speed RailTexas Central names financial advisers for bullet-train project Read More »
C&SOhio panel OKs crossing projects for two Class Is, R. J. Corman Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit logged rail ridership increase in 2018 Read More »
ShippersWalmart tests pilot program that calls for more rail Read More »
Passenger RailMetra to begin reverse-commute service from Chicago to Lake County Read More »
February 21
ShippersMidwest Association of Rail Shippers elects 2019 officers Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsLycoming Valley Railroad honored as small business of the year Read More »
IntermodalPort of Oakland gets new cranes to service megaships Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail carload, intermodal traffic fell in Week 7 Read More »
PeopleOmniTRAX adds Scott, Garin to board Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit proposes car maintenance facility, multimodal access funds Read More »
Passenger RailMetra begins replacing aging fleet with $71 million purchase contract Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF outlines capex plans for California, New Mexico and Texas Read More »
February 20
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Progress Rail, Jacobs, Chicago Freight Car, Siemens, RGCX, Keolis and ABB (Feb. 20) Read More »
IntermodalPort Manatee opens trade hub offices in Latin America, Europe Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNorthern Plains to build new rail-car center in North Dakota Read More »
Passenger RailVancouver subway partners issue RFQ for design-build contractor Read More »
MechanicalWMATA proposes new rail-car repair facility in Maryland Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFRA creates strategy to prevent railroad trespassing Read More »
MechanicalAlberta announces CBR pact with CN, Canadian Pacific Read More »
High-Speed RailTrump administration to cancel California's high-speed rail funds Read More »
February 19
Passenger RailOCTA to open parking structure near Metrolink station Read More »
IntermodalVirginia port wraps up container stack-yard work Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit seeks public input on two proposed light-rail extensions Read More »
PeopleRising Stars' nomination deadline extended to Feb. 26 Read More »
SafetyNorth Carolina DOT receives federal grant for grade crossing project Read More »
Passenger RailQuebec government issues more green bonds for Montreal light-rail system Read More »
PTCFRA report: All railroads met statutory PTC requirements by 2018's end Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT issues final rule requiring rail oil-spill response plans Read More »
February 15
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wilson & Co., Alstom, Kelso, Midland and Redwood Logistics (Feb. 15) Read More »
PeopleCapitol Corridor authority appoints new board leaders Read More »
High-Speed RailTrump, others react to California's shrinking high-speed rail project Read More »
Passenger RailAustin's Capital Metro to soon advance commuter-rail line study Read More »
Passenger RailMetra issues RFP for onboard camera systems, discounts passes due to service disruptions Read More »
SafetyNTSB recommends new safety measures following tank car chlorine incident Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAAR calls for higher gas tax, weight-distance fee to shore up trust fund Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN to increase rail capacity at Port of Vancouver's Burrard Inlet corridor Read More »
February 14
Rail Industry TrendsMilwaukee streetcar rolls out rider app Read More »
Passenger RailPATCO set to celebrate golden anniversary Read More »
SafetyOperation Lifesaver sets Rail Safety Week dates for U.S., Canada Read More »
PeopleBRS taps Elvey as VP of railroad adjustment board Read More »
Passenger RailTransLink turns to birth-control pellet to curb unruly pigeon population Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsCarload volume a drag on total U.S. rail traffic in Week 6 Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak, NJ Transit reach joint infrastructure spending deal Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF budgets nearly $3.6 billion for capex in 2019 Read More »
February 13
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from the NRC, Harsco, Wabtec, TransRail, HNTB, CloudMoyo and NFI (Feb. 13) Read More »
PeopleSouth Florida RTA restructures senior management team Read More »
Passenger RailOntario, Toronto agree to work better to improve the area's transit network Read More »
SafetyNTSB examines roadway worker safety standards in fatal CSX accident Read More »
SecurityCuomo: New York performed 20 counter-terrorism exercises along rail lines Read More »
Passenger RailVirgin Trains USA calls off IPO Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationASLRRA: Short-line tax credit bill attracts over 100 co-sponsors Read More »
High-Speed RailCalifornia Gov. Newsom puts the brakes on LA-to-San Francisco rail line Read More »
February 12
Passenger RailMetrolink, ATU approve multiyear contract Read More »
Passenger RailValley Metro to begin light-rail tests on Gilbert Road extension Read More »
Passenger RailChicago transit: RTA proposes projects; Metra sets ticket office closure Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationShippers group calls for increase in twin-trailer standard Read More »
Passenger RailTwin Cities' Metro Transit broke light-rail ridership records last year Read More »
Passenger RailDenver RTD to implement quiet zones on commuter-rail line next month Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationTransit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act enters House Read More »
February 11
MOWSEPTA acquires more snow-fighting equipment Read More »
Passenger RailSound Transit sets East Link construction strategy, adds board member Read More »
Passenger RailMetrolinx nears Barrie Corridor start, installs new board members Read More »
MOWNJ Transit helps complete long-delayed grade separation in North Bergen Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern to aim for 60 operating ratio by 2021 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCP derailment prompts Transport Canada to add rail safety measures Read More »
BNSF RailwayU.S. Coast Guard seeks input on BNSF's proposed bridges in Idaho Read More »
MOWFRA issues CRISI grants for 18 rail projects Read More »
February 8
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Bombardier Transportation, Wi-Tronix, TKDA, Duos, WSP, AFL and Stantec (Feb. 8) Read More »
PeopleTriMet taps Desue as COO Read More »
IntermodalKia to export Telluride SUVs at Port of Brunswick Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA seeks public feedback on commuter-rail study Read More »
SafetyPosner Foundation donates funds to Operation Lifesaver projects Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN recognized as a top Montreal employer Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationT&I hearing highlights cost of neglecting infrastructure investments Read More »
PTCMetro-North gains another FRA grant for PTC work Read More »
February 7
Passenger RailVIA Rail amps up accessibility efforts Read More »
Passenger RailTesting underway on Silver Line extension to Dulles airport Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. rail traffic held steady in January Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsWashington State DOT seeks operator for P&L Branch Line Read More »
Passenger RailRTD obtains key approvals toward G Line commuter-rail launch Read More »
PTCPTC: Rail Runner receives another grant; FRA holds 'collaborative' session Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsG&W attributes Q4 operating income growth to North American operations Read More »
PeopleKansas City Southern taps Fahmy to lead PSR drive Read More »
February 6
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Siemens, Alstom, GE, Progress Rail, PS Technology, Astronics, Ondas and RailcarRx (Feb. 6) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAPTA poll: Most respondents want bipartisan infrastructure legislation Read More »
PTCUnion Pacific: PTC equipment now in place on all required route miles Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsIdaho legislator proposes short-line tax credit Read More »
Passenger RailMARTA gained huge ridership boost from Super Bowl weekend Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNUSW Local 2004 ratifies pact with CN Read More »
MechanicalHouston METRO orders more Siemens light-rail vehicles Read More »
Canadian PacificTSB: Canadian Pacific train moved on its own before fatal derailment Read More »
February 5
MOWR. J. Corman starts major track project for South Carolina short line Read More »
Passenger RailSan Francisco terminal closes for steel repairs Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsSTB: U.S. Class I workforce dipped in December Read More »
PeopleProgressive Railroading seeks Rising Stars nominations for 2019 awards Read More »
SafetyNTSB updates list of most wanted safety improvements Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak advances proposals for Metro-North service to Penn Station, Long Island service study Read More »
SafetyGAO: WMATA needs to improve capital planning, preventive maintenance program Read More »
Canadian PacificCP derailment in British Columbia kills 3 crew members Read More »
February 4
PeopleTampa transit authority taps Limmer as CEO Read More »
High-Speed RailTexas Central chooses ecological services firm for bullet-train project Read More »
PeopleSTB installs Fuchs as vice chairman for 2019 Read More »
Passenger RailLIRR to launch South Fork train-shuttle service next month Read More »
PeopleAmtrak names Winters inspector general Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNMB proposes rule to trim union decertification steps Read More »
IntermodalPANYNJ touts cargo records, PATH ridership in 2018 Read More »
IntermodalIntermodal growth was solid in Q4, IANA says Read More »
February 1
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Uber, HNTB, Michael Baker, Greystone and Keolis (Feb. 1) Read More »
C&SOhio panel OKs Camp Chase Railway's crossing project Read More »
MOWMontreal agency to refurbish, upgrade Viau Station Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNUnifor Local 100 ratifies CN contract Read More »
LogisticsOmniTRAX's Arrows Up reports more litigation by US Silica Read More »
C&SConnecticut DOT installs state's first automated horn system Read More »
Passenger RailAlberta, Calgary sign funding pact for Green Line light-rail project Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF customers invested $3 billion in industrial developments in 2018 Read More »
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